Transport & Logistics Manager

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Job Description SummaryTransport and Logistics Manager is responsible for transport sourcing, operations, monitoring, and control with a dedicated focus on the performance of India based suppliers. This includes developing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier management, demand management, and governance/compliance to achieve the business goals. This role shall partner with BCC Sourcing Leader, Commodity Leaders, Site-Sourcing Leaders, OTM and other site-based logistics operational colleagues.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate logistics sub-commodity expertise and developing strong market acumen including internal and external benchmarking. Partner with BCC Sourcing Leader, Commodity Leaders, Site-Sourcing Leaders, OTM and other site-based logistics operational colleagues to drive and contribute to achieve the strategic initiatives. Plan and track the inbound transport operations according to site inventory and manufacturing plan. Closely coordinate the inventory levels with site material leaders, plan transport routes, process the shipments in line with contractual lead time, resolve any arising issues, problems, and complaints. Closely monitor the freight market and trends; and recommend the optimal transportation modes, routing, and lead-times. Closely monitor and control the suppliers delivery performance vs schedule. Oversee end-to-end transport sourcing process, including, strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract management. Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle. Identify and proposed potential suppliers, perform contract negotiations, transport spend analysis, supplier development, supplier risk management, supplier performance monitoring/control, supplier rationalization and productivity with adequate operating rhythm with key suppliers. Monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization. Participate in simplification projects and provide strong support of process improvement.QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business Management, Engineering or Technical Degree from an accredited university or college. Minimum 10 years in logistics operations and sourcing, in manufacturing environment. Excellent English communication skills. Strong customer service and results oriented mindset. Proficient in Microsoft office applications. Demonstrated leadership and technical aptitude. Ability to organize, assess, prioritize the tasks, milestones, and deliverable. Team player and can-do attitude.DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: International working experience within cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams. Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence people and drive change at all levels of the organization in complex matrix organization. Minimum 8 years supplier management experience. Strong financial, quantitative and data analysis skills. Proven project management skills demonstrated through solid execution track record, experience to manage complex global projects including an ability to drive change in a team-based matrix environment. Ability to work in an international, cross time zone, and multicultural environment. Ability to handle a heavy workload, multiple and changing priorities, and constant deadline demands. Proactive self-starter, ability to understand and respond to need without close-direct supervision while meeting job deadlines. High level of organization skills, analytical thinking, and facilitation skills, including solid presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Understanding of the logistics industry, including products and services and its latest sourcing trends.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes,

Keyskills :
LogisticsSupplier ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesDemand ManagementComplianceMarket AnalysisNegotiationContract ManagementSupplier DevelopmentRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementProject ManagementData AnalysisTransport Sourcing